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Songezo Jim
Personal information
Born (1990-09-17) September 17, 1990 (age 34)
Umtata, Transkei
Team information
Current teamMTN-Qhubeka
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Professional teams
2012Team Bonitas
2013-MTN-Qhubeka

Songezo Jim (born September 17, 1990 in Umtata) is a South African cyclist riding for MTN-Qhubeka.[1] He was named in the start list for the 2015 Vuelta a España, [2] becoming the first black South African rider to compete in the race.[3] He was named in the start list for the 2016 Giro d'Italia.[4]

Career achievements

Major results

2012
3rd U23 African Road Race Championships
6th African Road Race Championships

Grand Tour general classification results timeline

Grand Tour 2015 2016
Pink jersey Giro — 144
Yellow jersey Tour — —
red jersey Vuelta 137 —

WD = Withdrew; In Progress = IP

References

  1. ^ "Songezo Jim  » MTN - Qhubeka". Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  2. ^ "Vuelta a España 2015". Cycling Fever. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
  3. ^ "Dimension Data extend with six African riders". cyclingnews.com. 1 October 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  4. ^ "99th Giro d'Italia Startlist". Pro Cycling Stats. Retrieved 6 May 2016.


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